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Napa cabbage vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Napa cabbage and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Napa cabbage is richer in Copper, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is higher in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 14% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Napa cabbage has 2 times more Copper than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Napa cabbage has 0.096mg of Copper, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.047mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Manganese - 0.201
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Equal in Manganese - 0.201

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Carbs +311.7%
Contains more Other +323.5%
Equal in Water - 87.47
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Carbs +311.7%
Contains more Other +323.5%
Equal in Water - 87.47

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Napa cabbage Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 1.1g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 12kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium 29mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 0.74mg 0.98mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Magnesium 8mg 42mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phosphorus 19mg 57mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Potassium 87mg 290mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Sodium 11mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.14mg 0.36mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Copper 0.096mg 0.047mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg 0.201mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 263IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 3.2mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.63mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.051mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.024mg Napa cabbage
Folate 43µg 45µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Napa cabbage
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/nutrients
  2. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.